Bacary Sagna has said on
Twitter that he feels ashamed after Arsenal’s shock last-minute defeat to Birmingham in the Carling Cup Final, as other Arsenal players also take to the social-networking site

to say sorry to fans.

Bacary Sagna hides his face as Wojciech Szczesny and Laurent Koscielny look distraught by their defensive howler that cost them the Carling Cup (Getty)

Sagna wrote ‘Just feel ashamed..sorry’ on his official Twitter account hours after Arsenal saw their hopes of a first trophy for six years snatched away following a defensive howler.

The game was poised at 1 -1 in the 89th minute when a shocking mix-up between keeper Wojciech Szczesny and defender Laurent Koscielny left Birmingham substitute Obafemi Martins free to slot home what he later called ‘the easiest goal I’ve ever scored.’

Birmingham’s first goal also exposed Arsenal’s frail back line, with Zigic’s aerial threat not taken care of at a corner that stemmed from Sagna conceding possession.

Many of the other Arsenal players also took to Twitter to apologise to their frustrated fans.

Jack Wilshere, who saw another impressive midfield performance come to nothing, wrote : ‘All i can say is sorry to the fans..it hurts alot i know but we must all stick together, still in 3 other comps! We have to move on!Sorry <3'

And Robin van Persie, who scored Arsenal’s only goal of the game with a stunning volley, said : ‘I’m very sorry that we didn’t bring CC back to north london! Thanks for ur support today! Sorry again!’

Captain Cesc Fabregas – who didn’t play today due to an injury picked up last week – was magnanimous towards the victors, writing : ‘Congratulations to Birmingham. This team has great potential and there r still great targets to play for this season. Thanks for ur support.’

Check out pictures from the Caring Cup final between Arsenal and Birmingham City below: